Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida

Two women have filed a civil lawsuit in Florida district court accusing former US Rep Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. The plaintiffs allege that Gaetz and two others coordinated travel, drugs, and payments for sexual acts, violating federal anti-trafficking laws. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress in November 2024, has denied these allegations in a statement to the Guardian. This legal action follows a long-running sexual abuse scandal involving the Republican politician.